The Dutch protector moved to Anfield in a £75m bargain in January 2018 and has proceeded to set up himself as world class. Van Dijk was powerful in the Reds' Champions League achievement last term and has now risen as the most loved to win the Ballon d'Or.

His exhibitions last season has seen Barca attempt to carry him to Spain.

In any case, the Spanish victors' expectations of getting the Dutchman seem pretty much nothing.

In his week by week section, Mirror's Chief Football Writer, John Cross, stated: "Don't anticipate that it should occur for a minute, however Barcelona made enquiries about whether Virgil van Dijk could be enticed to leave Liverpool.

"They were immediately given quick work by the Dutch protector's delegates. They didn't try taking it further."